Campfires Banned at Chaco

ABQjournal: Around New Mexico

CHACO CULTURE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK— Campfires are prohibited under new fire restrictions in effect for Chaco Culture National Historical Park.

Charcoal grills at the National Park Service’s campsites and pressurized liquid or gas stoves at campgrounds are allowed.

The restrictions, which went into effect Friday, also prohibit smoking except in vehicles equipped with ashtrays or on paved or graveled parking lots and roads clear of vegetation for at least 3 feet around.